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Ghanaians lack awareness on spotting terror threats – Security Analyst warns

Security Analyst Dr. Vincent Azumah has raised concerns about Ghanaians' limited awareness in identifying potential terror threats, citing a lack of public education as...

New counter-terrorism Act needed to address radicalized youth in Ghana – CISA

A non-governmental organization specializing in security and intelligence, The Centre for Intelligence and Security Analysis (CISA), has urged the government to implement new counter-terrorism...

“Terrorism remains one of the most significant challenges facing Africa today” – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo highlighted Africa's urgent need to address the threat of violent extremism during his remarks at the High-Level African Counter-Terrorism Meeting in Abuja,...

Safeguarding Ghana from terrorism requires collaborative efforts – Chief of Army Staff

The recently appointed Chief of Army Staff, Major General Bismarck Kwasi Onwona, has voiced apprehensions regarding the looming threat of terrorism in the sub-region.During...

Kenyan cult leader accused of terrorism following killings

A Kenyan cult leader is being accused of killing a lot of people and causing terror. Prosecutors say he will be charged with murder...

Army readying to deal with terrorism with training exercises

General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Southern Command of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), Brigadier General Michael Ayisi Amoah, has stated that the routine...

 Coup in Niger a big blow to West Africa region

The announcement of the coup in Niger is a significant setback for the leadership of the West Africa regional bloc, Ecowas, and further exacerbates...

Prosecute refugees caught with weapons – Security analyst to govt

Security Analyst, Dr. Adam Bonaa, is firmly advocating for the prosecution of refugees apprehended with weapons and ammunition at the Ghana-Burkina Faso border.In...

Man accused of setting fire to South African parliament claims he did so on purpose

In a courtroom outburst on Thursday, a man accused of terrorism in connection with a fire that severely damaged South Africa's Parliament building last year claimed that he "burned it intentionally."Zandile Mafe yelled and pointed his finger, threatening to "burn it more" if the Parliament was not relocated from Cape Town to either Bloemfontein or Pretoria.In January of last year, a massive fire that tore through many buildings, including the main chamber where members sit, severely destroyed the historic Parliament complex. It still needs to be fully fixed, which would cost about $120 million and take at least three years, according to estimates.Mafe was arrested in the Parliament precinct soon after the fire started. He was charged with breaking and entering, arson and...

Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia agree with UK to combat terrorism

In order to address the root causes of the region's instability, the UK struck a deal with Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia.Speaking to the BBC,...

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